Day 1 going slow

Well, lets just say it seems as though no one knows what they are doing here.  It is now 4pm and Allison has yet to get any ketamine flowing.  She is in the process of having a central line put in her neck instead of a normal  IV in her hand or arm due to continuing burning when the IV is dripping.  Her epidural is in a causing discomfort and pain in her hack although her legs are numb (at least that is helping).  SO the longer it takes to get this rolling the longer we will need to be here and the longer Allison has to go without food and water.  It's almost been 24 hours now without.  Her doctor is working on putting in the central line so in the next 5 minutes she should begin to start feeling better.  She is a trooper!!!

Day 1 continued some more

Allison finally went into the procedure room for a lumbar epideral. Once she get this injection she will start feeling pretty good and then the ketamine infusion will begin.  Her doctor has indicated that she will be in treatment until Friday evening or Saturday morning depending on how much ketamine she is able to get into her system.  The plan is still have the levels be as high as she can tolerate.  The more over a shorter period of time, the better the results.

Day 1 continued

Allison just got checked in. Vitals being taken and asked to squeeze out a urine sample. Too bad no one no one told her since she went when we arrived and she hasn't had anything to drink since yesterday at 9p. We need some waterfall sounds and maybe some dripping water sounds to make this happen.

Success, enough pee to pass the test. IV being set up. Allison is being very tolerant and patient even though the nurse is trying her best and failing. Maybe RSD should be taught to the staff taking care of their patients. We just need the ketamine to start flowing to ease the pain.

Day 1

We arrived at the hospital at 10a after fighting traffic for nearly 3 hours. Yes, it took us that long to drive 45 miles. We are still waiting for Allison to get admitted. At least while we are waiting, we get to watch highlights of the Celtics beating the Lakers last night.

Cochecho Country Club RSD Dance Benefit & Silent Auction

Well....last night was a great success.  Thank you to everyone who attended last evenings event.  The band that performed, "Six Feet Over" was AWESOME!!!!

All in all, there were about 75 people who came out to support Allison and her fight with RSD.  The event raised about $5100 and minus expenses, we made $3582 towards to fund.  Again, we greatly appreciate everyone's support.

Allison and I are off to NYC on June 6 to start her procedure on June 7-11.  I will be updating the blog at least daily.

May 29, 2010 RSD Dance and Silent Auction Benefit at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover, NH

Our last scheduled fundraising benefit is two Saturdays from today.  Tickets are on sale and available.  Come join us at the Cochecho CC in Dover.  "Six Feet Over" will be performing live music for the entire event scheduled from 7p-1130p.

For $100, you and a guest are welcome to the event.  Besides the great music performed by Six Feet Over, there will be a Silent Auction for some great gifts, including Laser Hair Removal Treatments, a round of golf for 4 people with cart at Cochecho CC, One Month Family Membership to the Works Fitness Center, One Night Bed & Breakfast at the Governor's Inn, various gift cards from local businesses and restaurants, and other gifts such as an LG Blu-Ray Player that will be raffled off for $10 a ticket, just to name a few.

There will also be appetizers and hor'dourves served along with a cash bar.  Please RSVP as soon as you can as the country club needs a head count.  Call 603-742-7706 to purchase a ticket or email at gregallisonleach@comcast.net

RSD Walk in Hope 5K-Results

Well, what a day and what a great turn out.  This past Saturday, about 65 people from all over the area came to support Allison and her fundraising efforts.  The total amount of money raised for this event was $7000.  We are almost half way to our total.  Thank you so much for everyone who made a pledge and those who attended.  It means a lot to Allison and myself.  Everyone's kind words and support has Allison in good spirits and full of hope.  Thanks to all of the businesses and sponsors who made the day beautiful.  Thanks to Spaulding High School for the use of the track and facilities.